Nightwish REACTION - Yours Is An Empty Hope *Episode 7* | My New Favorite NW Track??

[@christophschmedes5975]

FLOOR SING THE GROWLS AND MARCO SING THE CLEAN VOCALS FLOORS GROWLS ARE SO FREAKING DEEP HER DEEPEST GROWL IS AN A1

[@marja-leenalampinen5135]

New subscriber here. Just love to see your child-like joy and enthusiasm about the music - pure joy! That is how the music (art) should work. Love this channel 🤷🏻‍♀️😊☀️

[@PaulOutdoors]

Hahaha.... Your new favourite until the next one. That's how it is with this phenomenal band 🙏👍😊

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hahaha that is so true man, I think I've said that with every track so far🤣🤣🙏💪🤘

[@dew2334]

Floor In Beast mode🔥

[@marbenthesaffa]

Absolutely LOVE it! She has amazing range

[@janihaavisto79]

It's funny to see that those that are real vocal coaches/teachers or singer's in opera or classic genre they notice in first chorus that Floor is growling and Marcomis singing the melodic line.

[@davidphillips4706]

Love the reaction......Nightwish is just pure joy. You might consider 7 Days to the Wolves, the Wembley version.....the song just rocks and Floor let's her inner wolf out towards the end. Also for a song with bagpipes, Last of the Wilds Wacken......no Floor, still an amazing performance.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thanks David! I'll be sure to check all of those out! Thank you 🙏🙏✌️🤘

[@norbertojunior8396]

Brow i just say 1 thing: The Greatest On Earth

[@deborahfoster5520]

Although I do love this video, you should listen to the Wembley version of this song if you want to hear more of Floor’s growls!

[@marbenthesaffa]

I'm going to watch that now! I was convinced I selected that one but clearly I was mistaken🤦

[@deborahfoster5520]

@@marbenthesaffa that’s awesome! I know you’ll love it because there is no bad Nightwish! Enjoy! 😁🤘

[@Dionysus026]

Yeah, unless I’m mistaken, this was on the cruiseship the Baltic Princess or something like that.. And yeah, definitely watch the Wembley one, that one has a better light show.. And you see / hear more clearly that Floor is doing the growling chorus..

[@xxdarkgeminixx]

I dunno, in my opinion all live versions of this song have the growls criminally undermixed. The Wembley version has higher fidelity audio in general and probably has the best guitar mix of all the life versions.

[@reinhardtvdmerwe2616]

The Wembley one are a real ass kicking version for sure.

[@chriso6719]

The song is basically Tuomas saying 'F*** you' to all the internet trolls. I see you went with the cruise ship version. Looking at the thumbnail, you obviously enjoyed it.🤘 Did you notice that it was Floor growling and Marko singing clean? Guess I'll have to wait to find out. LOL

[@marbenthesaffa]

Haha I went with the 2015 Wembly version😁 I was told the quality is a little better and decided to change it up abit. I actually didn't know Tuomas was saying that!! That's cool to know!! I did in fact notice it.. You'll see in the video😋😉🤘🙏

[@chriso6719]

@@marbenthesaffa Looking forward to it. 🤘😃🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

@@chriso6719 looking forward to seeing you there bud🙏🤘🤘💪

[@chriso6719]

@@marbenthesaffa It's harder to catch the growls in the cruise version, good ears.🤘😀🤘 Here's the Wembley version if you want to check it out later on your own. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqvpIhthphmac0

[@nicod1361]

@@marbenthesaffa Wembley for sure is by far the best, you didnt notice Floor's growls behind Marko's vocals ?

[@lillihartman9802]

I remember when I first heard Floor growl I basically had the same reaction lol she's incredible and so amazing live

[@marbenthesaffa]

She's absolutely incredible!!!🙏💪🤘

[@TimoArula]

Little sad ,because this is NOT Wembley version , but Hey , This is Nightwish Cruise on Baltic Sea 🤘!!! Great Song about Internet Trolls !!! Floor Jansen Ladies and Gentlemen,....Angel And Demon in one !!!!!!! NWSU 🤘😎🤘.

[@marbenthesaffa]

So I've noticed now! I was quite sure I selected the Wembley version on KZbin but clearly I selected the wrong one😔 Still, it is an amazing track!! I'm going to go listen to the Wembly version now! Floor is so incredibly diverse! She's very special!!! 🙏🙏🙏🤘

[@ascensionenergetics85]

@@marbenthesaffa You can publish the Wembley reaction too 😉

[@marbenthesaffa]

@@ascensionenergetics85 🤣 I could yes.. and I might just do that😁

[@DanTheSqueegeeMan]

Personally I think the cruise ship version is better than Wembley, actually both are great. So you did nothing wrong 😉

[@Shellieruba]

Devil and the deep dark ocean from Buenos Aires 😃 or I want my tears back from Buenos Aires OR last ride of the day from Wacken lol Also your reactions are such a joy to watch🙂

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Michelle! Thank you so much for the recommendations! I really appreciate it! Those are all on my list😋😁 Thank you, that means alot! 🙏 Thank you for watching!! 🤘🙏

[@dangroth8680]

Excellent reaction and posts. Thank you!

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thanks Dan, much appreciated! 🙏🙏🙏🤘

[@rickphil9999]

Thanks for reacting to this neat little performance aboard the Baltic Princess on the 3 day Nightwish Cruise.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated! 🙏🤘💪 I did chose the wrong one but I really did enjoy this version

[@rickphil9999]

@@marbenthesaffa There is no wrong version (other than cellphone recordings) of a live Nightwish performance. Just different.

[@rickphil9999]

By the way, on Saturday I was lucky enough to watch the live stream of the entire Nightwish performance at Hellfest 2022. Floor and the band gave a performance worthy of Wacken 2013 as 80,000+ watched. Here's the link and setlist to the entire show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poqsiWSArsdpaqc Here's the setlist: Music (intro) Noise Planet Hell Tribal Élan Storytime How's the Heart? (Non-Acoustic Version) Dark Chest Of Wonders I Want My Tears Back Nemo Sleeping Sun Shoemaker Last Ride of the Day Ghost Love Score The Greatest Show On Earth Ad Astra (applause)(singing of Floor)

[@jonelvis7663]

Who cares where the venue was. Great track and even greater reaction. I'm shaking my table.... you bring the smiles with every reaction you do. Keep up the good work hombre 👍

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Jon! Thank you so much man, yeah either way it's a great track and I really enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it!! I will do sir.. as long as you keep watching😉🙏💪🤘

[@kentk2215]

How cool would it have been to be on this cruise and see multiple Nightwish shows? I’d recommend either Ever Dream from Wacken or Shudder Before the Beautiful from Wembley next, but it sounds like you’re going to either do Poet and the Pendulum or Greatest Show on Earth. The lattter would be fine. The former is best understood knowing more history of the band and what inspired it. Keep exploring Nightwish!

[@marbenthesaffa]

That would be a dream come true. Imagine! 😁 I have both those on the list and don't really want to say which one is next but you may be right😋😉 I will continue! Thank you🙏🙏💪🤘

[@duizeltjeeekhoorn6890]

The best about any Nightwish song is, that right after you heard it you just want to play it again, and again, and again. Have fun and see you next time.

[@marbenthesaffa]

100% and I've listened to this track over and over again😁🙏🤘💪

[@RichardJones-rx2iz]

Hi mate this gig was not Wembley! Not sure where but not in the UK! Great reaction 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hi Richard! Yeah, I have been told🤦 Not sure how I mixed those up so badly🤦 Thank you very much! 🙏🤘💪

[@woodchild48]

No comment from you about Floors growling while Marko does the higher vocals? It always amazes me!

[@marbenthesaffa]

Honestly, I only heard it later in the song the first time. Now that I've listened to it many times I really want to comment.. but the video is already out 🤣 It's sooo good!!!

[@IgoZoom1]

Awesome reaction! You're always fun to watch.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thanks Jason! Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!🙏🙏🤘

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

It doesn't matter what venue you listen to, they are all amazing! The energy in this song for me is just crazy. The riff will melt your face.

[@marbenthesaffa]

100% Mark! This may, so far, be one of my top tracks by them. Well, probably until the next one🤣 But all round absolutely loved it!!!!🤘🤘

[@bbeckett5103]

Only 7 songs into your journey, much is yet to come 🤟🏻

[@marbenthesaffa]

So much more and im so pumped!!! Im still very early into this journey! :)

[@MrGeirPaulsen]

@@marbenthesaffa About 100 :P

[@Lillywhite]

Really glad you're still enjoying the journey.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thank you, I really am and still have to many to do😁😁🙏🤘💪

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Can't wait for you to react to Nightwish - Sahara (live at Tampa) it's amazing

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thanks Anders! Mmm i dont have that on the list but its just been added ;)

[@AndyMagnusson70]

@@marbenthesaffa Good. It's a banger

[@alinemckenna3710]

I LOVE that one!

[@AndyMagnusson70]

@@alinemckenna3710 me too. It's amazing

[@hollandduck79]

look in the video at 1:59 for the video description there it clearly states that this video was recorded during the "Nightwish Cruise" and so this is NOT the video of Wembley stadium ! . i really wonder if you even heard Floor doing the growling and Marco singing the "normal" ??

[@marbenthesaffa]

I saw after yes. But by then it was too late. I couldn't go back! I did actually hear Floor doing the growling. Wouldn't been clearer if I selected the right video🤦 I did go listen to that version after and it's much better. Won't make this mistake again🤘🙏💪

[@sfrjenkins]

No one should ever question Floorgasms. Lol

[@marbenthesaffa]

💪🤘🤘🤘🤘🙏

[@lillihartman9802]

completely agree

[@dalbertyn]

Ah man, I don't think there's enough support for them as a band to get them to come here 😭😭😭 I know maybe a handful of people in the SA metal community who like (and openly admit it) Nightwish. BUUUUUT Floor was here in March this year for a German show... Maybe she'll twist arms? I think the last large production metal show I went to was Iron Maiden, and most of the people in the crowd were rubber-neckers. I couldn't afford golden circle at the time so I guess the actual fans were there... but I would love to see NW with their full stage set up (anything you see from there 2015 Tampere show or their Wembley show). Pyro, lights, smoke, the works.

[@marbenthesaffa]

I think you're right hey, don't think they have the support here that they need. I mean I'll be front row and I'm sure you will be too but that may not be enough for them to come here 🤣 The last gig I watched was also Iron Maiden at Grand West. I was right in front! It was such an amazing show!!

[@jenifferloor502]

Did you realize about Floor’s growl? She is amazing! I’m so happy the announcement you made, I’ll be waiting for your next episode of this journey. Thanks for enjoying it that much 🤘🏻

[@marbenthesaffa]

I did yes, it's so amazing!!! Thank yoh very much, I'm looming forward to seeing you at the next one. Thanks for the continued support🙏🙏🤘😁🤘

[@janihaavisto79]

@@marbenthesaffa Did you really? You didn't look like you noticed that at all.

[@janihaavisto79]

@@marbenthesaffa Did you really? You didn't look like you noticed that at all.

[@Ireksojkowski]

Lovely reaction, you noticed Floor growled while singing with Marko

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thank you! I did yes and I LOVED it!!! 😁💪🤘🙏

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👌💥💯 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@marbenthesaffa]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🙏💪💪

[@karihaapanen7520]

This one is not at Wembley. It's a Nightwish cruise on a ship in Finland.

[@marbenthesaffa]

I've been made aware yes🤦 I could swear I selected the Wembly version but clearly I was mistaken🤦 Still, I absolutely loved it! But now need to watch the Wembly version🤣🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

I've been made aware yes🤦 I could swear I selected the Wembly version but clearly I was mistaken🤦 Still, I absolutely loved it! But now need to watch the Wembly version🤣🤘

[@brendankelly2720]

Hi Marben TheSaffa welcome back good to see you again love and peace from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️🇺🇦☘️🇮🇪🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hi Brendan! Thank you very much! Thanks for watching again! Always much appreciated!! 🙏🙏🤘 Love and peace from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@wjl2601]

love the spiciness of this track: the riffs, the lyrics, the bombastic orchestrals, the heaviness, etc. I think they're at their best in these kind of songs. loved your passionate reaction. Still a long way to go though: you are not half way yet. This was one of my top 3 performances. The other two are.............;-) Next year when you at end of the Nightwish roller coaster (I guess) do your top 3 and we shall compare and discuss it. Enjoy your trip.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Me too, this track has it all! And I LOVE it!! Still a very long way to go and I'm so excited for it all! And I think that's a great idea, once it's all done I'll do a video of my top 3 then we can compare😋 Thank you so much! 🙏🤘🤘

[@wjl2601]

@@marbenthesaffa 👍

[@peterdejongh3587]

Will be there every wednesday!

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thanks Peter! Every second Wednesday😋😉💪🤘🙏

[@peterdejongh3587]

Ah ok! Patience is a virtue! Haha!

[@50original44]

ok?live in wembley?baltic cruise is another way to have fun hehe

[@aprilia6753]

See you on the nett nightwish wednesday...😎

[@marbenthesaffa]

Excellent, I'm excited!! Thank you! 🤘💪🙏

[@UTube-gi1ct]

Did you recognize that Floor do the growl? Maybe you have to watch it again 🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

I did yes!! 🙏🤘🤘🤘 But I have gone back and listened to it again and again!

[@deborahfoster5520]

Marten you need to watch Master Passion Greed but look for the title that says “Special Video”. It’s a fans compilation video & they did an awesome job with it & it’s the only video you’ll find for that song I believe.

[@Thorgrim247]

No problem MTS. Do your thing. We will be hear! This is a good performance, but the Wembley and Mexico City versions a better quality video and audio. No worries.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Thank you very much! Yeah not sure how I got those mixed up🤦 Was so sure I selected the Wembly version but by the time it was done there was no going back.🙏🙏🤘💪

[@tonycarroll7925]

Every new NW song is you're favourite ... 😁. That's par for the course. Can't wait for your next one. Glad you've decided on a regular NW slot now Marben...🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

That's very true Tony! 😁 Thanks man much appreciated🙏🤘💪

[@ascensionenergetics85]

A Floor Growlgasm 🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

Oh yesss... and the Queen can do it all!😁🤘🤘🤘

[@fnglert]

You say you're doing the wembley version, but that's the nightwish cruise version.

[@marbenthesaffa]

I know🤦 I couldve sworn I selected the Wembly version but somehow chose the wrong one🤦 I did listen to the Wembly version now which was great! This version was also amazing though but yeah, i did selected the wrong one🤦🙏

[@fnglert]

@@marbenthesaffa They're both great for different reasons :)

[@ahmedalgabsi]

Pretty excited about the next one as it is definitely gonna be The Poet and The Pendulum 😍😍😍

[@marbenthesaffa]

You might be right on that one😋💪🤘🙏😁

[@ahmedalgabsi]

@@marbenthesaffa i know i am lool 🤘🤘🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

@@ahmedalgabsi 🤣💪🤘🤘🤘

[@rodrigocortes3935]

Nice job!! Try the poet and the pendulum!! Pleaseee

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Now go watch the actual Wembley video...and watch closely who's clean singing...and who's growling! Surprise!! Your exuberance is much enjoyed! Since you're headed to Wembley, try the show opener... Shudder Before the Beautiful!

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hi Amy. I did and it's so much better. I feel so silly for accidentally chosing the wrong version🤦 That track is certainly on my list and will 100% be checking it out! 🤘

[@amygoodson-catlady]

@@marbenthesaffa No worries! Alot of ppl accidentally play the cruise ship version. I actually love that version bc the stage is small and intimate!

[@tommyjohnson9175]

This is the Nightwish Cruise performance on the Baltic Princess Cruise Ship, not Wembley. Oh, well. This one is OK as well.

[@altiyuzalti]

great reaction again. a tiny bit of a advice my friend, if there's a Wembley live version of any Nightwish song, just pick that one. performance is equally awesome in this one too, just the Wembley version did a better job of capturing the image. one of the best concert directing job is in that dvd. sooo the next one will be "The Poet and The Pendulum" I assume. you may thought you're ready for that but you can never be enough. prepare for goosbump attack. :D

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Ozy! Thanks man. Yeah I someone chosen the wrong one thinking it's the Wembly version. Silly mistake🤦 I'm so excited for that one and I will certainly be doing my research before hand. I just can't wait anymore🤣🤣 need to listen to that track asap!! 🙏🤘💪

[@scifimonkey3]

This was on a cruise ship………..not Wembley. Bet that ship was rockin!

[@marbenthesaffa]

Haha so I've been told🤦 But yes that ship was definitely rocking!! 🤣🤘😁🙏

[@marcosjbs4391]

Next "The Poet and the Pendulum", please!!! If you find out about the lyrics of the song before, and the moment that it was composed, you will enjoy much better the ride.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hi Marcos! Between us (and probably anyone else who reads this reply.. haha) but that is my next one I want to do. I've been so excited for it! It has been recommended so many times that I think it's finally time😁🤘🙏

[@German_1]

Both dead boys poem, and the poet and the pendulum take a background of the purpose of the song. For dead boys, read lyrics several times. For poet, read the letter and anything else you can find on it, have the lyrics in front of you. If you don't, the song won't make much sense.

[@marcosjbs4391]

@@marbenthesaffa Oh yeah! Can't wait to see it! Thanks for the replying! And greetings from Brazil!

[@steventownsend1344]

Hi u ok mate it steve in uk again huge nightwish fan .yes great song great bans great vocals.i asked u a while ago mate to react to devilskin voices official video .devilskin are rock band from new zealand with the amazing jennie skulander on vocals hope to see u react to it soon .keep up great reactions

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Steven! All good and you? I remember you did yes and I actually have that on my list of bands to check out! I will hopefully get to it soon. So difficult getting to all the songs I want to with the very limited time I have but I will make plan!!🙏🙏🙏💪🤘

[@monolit73]

Greetings! I recommend making a reaction to Diana Ankudinova (19), one of the best vocalists in the world, who has a unique voice - a dramatic contralto with polyphonic overtones. Many KZbinrs have made more than 12 thousand reactions to Diana over the past couple of years. KZbinrs especially liked Diana's performances on TV shows - 'You are Super' and 'ShowMASKgoOn'. - Can't Help Falling in Love, Crow, Personal Jesus, Wicked Game, Human. Diana sings mostly in English, Russian and French. She has also sung in other languages including Spanish, German and Arabic. I was happy to see your reaction to Diana!

[@monolit73]

Best choice from Diana's channel: Can’t Help Falling in Love 4.2 million views 138k likes - total 741 reactions to this performance by Diana. One of the most famous hits of the king of rock 'n' roll in an unrivaled gorgeous, phenomenal performance by Diana Ankudinova ( 18 y.o.) Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover) For full access to the reaction, you may need to edit the original video image (translucent background, blurring the video, reducing the size of the sides of the embedded video, or overlaying graphic and text elements on the original video)

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey! I've actually just done a reaction to her, still need to edit and upload but wow!!!! She us AMAZING. She literally had me speechless!!! The video will be out soon🙏🤘

[@alanfoster6589]

@@marbenthesaffa An utterly unique voice.

[@monolit73]

@@alanfoster6589 thanks for your support of Diana, I found your articles about her, also translated into Russian, and now many people know that Diana has such a famous admirer. :)

[@alanfoster6589]

@@monolit73 You flatter me. I did send her (via her sister) a copy of one of my novels, in Russian, but I have no idea if it ever reached her.

[@puarterquonder]

If you do the poet and pendulum, get some background info and use the lyric version.

[@marbenthesaffa]

I will definitely do that! Thank you💪🤘🙏

[@panoskarelas437]

Scrolling down the comments I found out you are going to do 'Poet and the pendulum'. Not really sure you are ready for it BUT PLEASE 🙏 do a research before. Since you are a really good reactor it's going to add so much more to everyone's experience. Read the letters, the back story of Tuomas and his emotions behind the songwriting and for God shake do the lyric live version. It's really important 😘

[@marbenthesaffa]

It is certainly a possibility but not set in stone yet! And yes, thank you, I will definitely be doing alot of research on that one before I do the reaction! Many have pointed out I should do that! Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it! 🙏🙏🤘💪

[@randyburrill2340]

I prefer the guitar tone on this version to Wembley.

[@alanfoster6589]

Where in S.A.?

[@marbenthesaffa]

Cape Town🙏💪🤘

[@alanfoster6589]

@@marbenthesaffa Sweet. I have friends in Simons Town.

[@jamieberrings9753]

Hmm, #8. I say Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean

[@marbenthesaffa]

Haha good guess 😋I guess youll have to wait and see😁🤘💪🙏

[@user-Darunka]

Привіт з України!! Дуже подобаються ваші реакції, будь ласка, обов'язково подивіться ще Phantom of the opera з першою вокалісткою Тарією та їх кавер High Hopes групи Pink Floyd, щоб оцінити в повній мірі голос Марко. Будемо дуже вдячні ❤️

[@xhighone]

bummed it's this show and not the Wembly... but still good.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Sorry about that Gordon. No idea how I messed that one up! 🤦 Thank you though

[@alanfoster6589]

This is my favorite NW song. Not necessarily the best: just my favorite. To really hear Floor's growls in this song, have a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3SopHqDeNGsjLM

[@Thorgrim247]

Great suggestion my friend. I forgot about this one. It may be the best one to hear Floor's growling!

[@marbenthesaffa]

I will definitely check it out, thank you very much!! 🤘💪🙏

[@Fellipeert]

React yours is an empty hope at TAMPERE!!!

[@05smaugthegolden]

oh no - you said Wembley and then pulled up the cruise version :(

[@marbenthesaffa]

I knowww 🤦 such a silly mistake! I was sure I chose the right one but clearly I didn't🤦🤣

[@andyohil7465]

Episode 7 ⁉️ That’s not very much… hopefully you will do a lot more… but nevertheless I like your videos a lot… ‼️🏆👍

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Andy! I've barely touched the surface with NW. So many more to come! 😁🙏 Thank you very much, I appreciate that! 🙏🤘💪

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

Please check out Nemophila - 'Adabana'🤘

[@marbenthesaffa]

I have actually checked it out and it's really awesome!!! 🤘🤘🤘💪🙏

[@Fellipeert]

React yours I an empty hope AT MEXICO!!

[@pietheindejonge321]

They removed the Pinkpop fullshow uploads, all of them! A disaster...

[@dclxvi3719]

wembley version please..

[@marbenthesaffa]

I wish I looked properly before I did the reaction🤦 Can't do it now because now I know the song. I keep my reactions completely blind. I won't be making this mistake again though🤦😁💪🤘🙏

[@dclxvi3719]

@@marbenthesaffa it's okay, now it's time for you to see the poet and pendulum live at wembley 2015.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGW5l6xrrqisY8U it will be a very wild emotion

[@blueeyes1110]

sorry I only watch the Wembley versions and this was not Wembley it was the horrible cruise one ,why is a concert vid on a boat here on KZbin it blows my mind

[@juanitook1125]

increible que no hayas escuchado gruñir a floor, tenes que prestar mas atencion nightwish es la caja de pandora. jajaja no te muevas tanto y presta atencion EL TEMA ES EL MEJOR JUNTO A ROMANTICIDE PARA MIkzbin.info/www/bejne/fYuZhoman96Bqdk

[@billattercliffe8655]

I was looking forward to this until I saw that you used the cruise version. Not your fault, no criticism intended as there's no way for you to know going in. The camera work and editing in this video is so atrocious that it is 'nails on a blackboard' for me. I bail from a reaction as soon as I see that the cruise version is being used. Just one small example. At the end of the song, Marko and Floor are going all out, so what camera angle did our intrepid editor pick? At 7:25 of your video, a dandruff/balding hair check of the head of Tuomas. I could write a book about how bad this video was planned, shot and edited. It'll never happen, but Nightwish should take this shitshow of a video down.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Bill. I'm so sorry man, I could've sworn I selected the Wembly version but once it got going it was too late🤦 I did watch the Wembly version and though I thought both are good, the wembly version is better! Just wish I made 100% sure I had the right one🤦 I'll be sure not to make that mistake again🙏🤘💪

[@billattercliffe8655]

@@marbenthesaffa No need to apologize as reactors go with what YT presents. I've never been a fan of the video productions for Nightwish, but the cruise version really lowers the bar. Watch their video productions with a critical eye and see how when a band member is doing something interesting, the editor always selects a different camera angle. The guy is picking camera angles while blindfolded.

[@DanTheSqueegeeMan]

​@@billattercliffe8655 no offense, but I actually coompletely disagree with you here, and I think this version is better than wembley for a couple of reasons: First and foremost: It's shot on a cruise ship, on THE Nightwish cruise: I mean, how f*****g cool is that, going on a cruise with nightwish. Beeing on a ship, obviously the venue is much smaller than the Wembley arena. Shooting a small venue is not easy, because there is no space. You don't see any camera guys on stage, the only possibility they had was to shoot from the audience perspective. This is very rarely done in professional concert filming, beacause is very hard to do. You always have some guys from the audience in the way. So I think they actually did an awesome job and picked up some very particular and unusual perspectives to the stage, which is really not often seen on concert filming. I really like that. Second, and for me that is the most important point: I prefere this performance over Wembley, because it has a more raw feeling on it. The whole Wembley concert has an awkward mixing to me. The bass is very dominant, which is fine, but lots of the other instruments are drown somewhere. E.g. in the interlude, where Floor makes those ghostly voices... in the Wembley version you barely hear the oboe or clarinet or whatever that is, because it's drown in the bass. Much more clearer here. Last but not least: Floors performance and body language is epic here. You can feel and see the energy beeing trasmitted to the audience, through the ship into the sea 🤣I'm sure the whales were headbanging, too. I love it

[@billattercliffe8655]

​@@DanTheSqueegeeMan I looked at this from the video production values standpoint only. It doesn't matter how good the performance is or how cool the venue, if the video is bad, it detracts from the overall value of the performance. Every venue has its challenges. It is up to the video crew to adapt. In this case they didn't. They had options that they didn't use (e.g. more cameras in the balcony, a camera in the rigging, in the stage wings etc.). Venue challenges does not excuse the rest of the failures. - poor framing - out of focus shots - bad focus choices - bad exposures And then we get to the dreadful editing. The editor had six cameras to work with which makes his job easy. If his camera operators have at least a semblance of a clue, out of the six cameras, one or two should have a decent shot for any point in the show. Despite the number of camera angles at his disposal, he consistently chose clips with major defects. He also had a knack for picking the least interesting angle at that moment in the performance. Floor and Marko are going all out at the end so let's show the top of Tuomas's head instead. Then we get to his frenetic cuts. I understand having the cuts timed with the music, but the editor can't be a slave to that timing. His editing is the equivalent of cutting up the video, chucking the clips into a hat, giving it a good shake and then dumping the contents onto YT. There's no flow to his cuts, they're just a collection of random jumps from one camera angle to another. Bottom line here: the video production quality is crap, regardless of the challenges posed by the venue, they could have done a much better job. This video was shot in 2015 so the technology was hardly in its infancy. They had no excuses.

[@DanTheSqueegeeMan]

@@billattercliffe8655 got your points, and from a video production point of view you might be right. Maybe you have experience in that field that I don’t. Still, I like this performance more, because I didn’t notice the flaws you mentioned and pay more attention to other things. We can surely agree that Nightwish are always awesome 😂.

[@marshalljackson9796]

That's not Wembley. That one is not my favorite. Wembley is my favorite.

[@marbenthesaffa]

Hey Marshall. Yeah I somehow got the wrong version🤦 I did watch the wembly version after and it's certainly better. Sorry about that man🤦🙏💪🤘

[@marshalljackson9796]

@@marbenthesaffa yeah, it’s called attention to detail. You’re cool AF. Don’t screw it up with stupid mistakes.

[@marshalljackson9796]

@@marbenthesaffa Now that you screwed that up. You owe the Army. A great reparation would be "Bless the Child" from Wacken. Very few reactors do it but it is a favorite. Floor says it's her second favorite song to sig. You rock dude. Carry on.

[@German_1]

Wrong video man! That's not wembley! That's on a cruise ship! Worst videos are on that ship. You can count (to 7) but can you spell?

[@marbenthesaffa]

I've been told yes! No idea how I got those mixed up🤦 apologies! 🙏🤘